Literary Devices For Creating Suspense

noun the mouth, throat, or stomach of a person or animal, especially a carnivorous mammal

• The shark opened its massive maw to reveal rows of sharp teeth.
• I can't believe how wide that fish's maw can open!
• The party was so boring, I nearly fell asleep with my maw wide open.
• The corporation's legal maw is known for its aggressive tactics in court.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncanny' describes something strange or mysterious in a unsettling way

• The resemblance between the two paintings was uncanny, leading experts to believe they were both created by the same artist.
• It's uncanny how often we finish each other's sentences.
• The way she predicted the outcome of the game was just uncanny.
• His ability to recall details from years ago is uncanny, like he has a photographic memory.